Penny Barg

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Penny Barg (born 11 April 1964) is a retired tennis player from the U.S. She is also known as Penny Barg-Mager. [1]

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Tennis career

During her career Penny Barg, a former champion of the Orange Bowl Junior Singles, won three WTA doubles titles. She also reached the doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the US Open with her partner Beth Herr.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Orange Bowl Girls' Singles Champion
Category: 18 and under

1981
Succeeded by